Xeon E-2488 vs i9-11900KB

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-11900KB
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.97
Xeon E-2488
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 95 Watt
18.99
+26.9%

Xeon E-2488 outperforms Core i9-11900KB by a significant 27% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-11900KB and Xeon E-2488 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking493321
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation17.8674.70
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency21.0018.23
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-H (2021)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release dateMay 2021 (3 years ago)14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$539$606

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Xeon E-2488 has 318% better value for money than i9-11900KB.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-11900KB and Xeon E-2488 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads1616
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s16 GT/s
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFinIntel 7 nm
Die size190 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-11900KB and Xeon E-2488 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1787FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-11900KB and Xeon E-2488. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i9-11900KB and Xeon E-2488 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-11900KB and Xeon E-2488 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-11900KB and Xeon E-2488. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® ProcessorsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-11900KB and Xeon E-2488 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-11900KB and Xeon E-2488 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-11900KB and Xeon E-2488 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-11900KB and Xeon E-2488.

PCIe version4.05
PCI Express lanes2016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i9-11900KB 14.97
Xeon E-2488 18.99
+26.9%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i9-11900KB 22917
Xeon E-2488 29060
+26.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.97 18.99
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 95 Watt

i9-11900KB has 46.2% lower power consumption.

Xeon E-2488, on the other hand, has a 26.9% higher aggregate performance score.

The Xeon E-2488 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-11900KB in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-11900KB is a desktop processor while Xeon E-2488 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-11900KB and Xeon E-2488, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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